Cycle, Kayak and Walk Tasmania

We pick you up early this morning in Launceston, from one of our two pick up locations. Our first pick up point is at 7:15am from the Grand Chancellor and our second pick up point is at 7:30am at the Penny Royal. We then drive two and a half hours through stunning farm country and quiet old towns. We arrive at Binalong Bay and the white sandy beaches of the East Coast. After lunch we’ll start cycling north along the coastline of larapuna/Bay of Fires. We cycle past stunning beaches, and classic Tasmanian countryside, heading towards The Gardens and back. We’ll stop in at Sloop Reef, Swimcart Beach and Honeymoon Beach. Cycling distance: 32km. Please note that all cycling distances listed in these notes are approximate and your guides may offer more or less cycling depending on timing and weather. Overnight: St Helens *You will need to arrive in Launceston the day before your trip, ensuring that you arrive in time to attend the 3:00pm pre-trip briefing.

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This morning, we will transfer to Bicheno for a 45-minute Glass Bottom Boat tour. This tour is a great way to experience the area from the sea in a short amount of time. Afterwards we make our way towards our destination for the day – Freycinet National Park. On the way we’ll stop at Devil’s Corner Vineyard and Cellar Door for a “sip and spit” wine tasting and lunch. This afternoon we’ll hop on our bikes, cycling the length of the peninsula, stopping into a fresh oyster farm along the way. We’ll round out a day of highlights with a Welcome to Country and cultural yarns with Trish, a proud palawa woman. Cycling distance: 31.5km | Cycling time: approx. 2.5 hours with stops. Overnight: Coles Bay.

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We’ll spend today exploring more of the tranquil Freycinet Peninsula. This morning we swap our bikes for kayaks and meet our professional instructors on the beach before enjoying what is possibly one of the most scenic paddling tours in the world. We paddle our way beneath the imposing Hazards Range and across Great Oyster Bay, keeping an eye out for White-bellied Sea Eagles and the occasional friendly seal! Your kayaking guides revel in sharing the National Park’s fascinating history with you. After breakfast we swap the paddles and pedals for our walking boots. We’ll walk the popular trail into Wineglass Bay for a lunchtime swim at this iconic beach. This afternoon you will have will spare time to relax at Coles Bay, with some great local bars, eateries and beaches at your fingertips. Kayaking time: 2 hours | Walking distance: 6km | Walking time: about 4 hours with stops. Overnight: Coles Bay.

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We start our day with a transfer to Triabunna (about 1 hour and 45 mins), then we’ll jump on the ferry to wukaluwikiwayna/Maria Island. This 30 minute ferry trip across Mercury Passage docks at Darlington on Maria Island. Maria Island is one of Tasmania’s least visited yet most wonderful locations – you will be completely captivated from the moment you step ashore. The island has a rich history from Aboriginal habitation, to convict penal station, farming, and the National Park it is today. We take our bike across to wukaluwikiwayna/Maria Island (an island, off an island, off an island). We will spend the day in the saddle exploring the Painted Cliffs and Fossil Cliffs, picnicking with the locals (wombats, pademelons and Cape Barren geese) and sharing stories of the island's Convict past. We take the return ferry back to Triabunna late this afternoon. Cycling distance: 15km | Cycling time: about 4 hours with stops. Overnight: Orford

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After a delicious breakfast we will start our drive to tukana/Tasman Peninsula (about 1 hour and 45 mins) home of the iconic Three Capes Walk and the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere. We will tackle the first leg of that iconic trail today on a return hike to Cape Hauy. The views on the walk are spectacular, with ocean views on both sides of the cape. A short drive will bring us to Port Arthur where we will spend the night. For our final night of the trip we will embark on a lantern-lit Ghost Tour around the infamous buildings of the Port Arthur Historic Site. Walking distance: 9.5km | Walking time: 5 hours. Overnight: Port Arthur.

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This morning we drive to kunanyi/Mt Wellington (about 2 hours) for our final adventure together. The backdrop to Hobart is the impressive dolerite organ pipes of kunanyi, or Mt Wellington. We will drive to the 1270m summit for expansive views of the Derwent Valley. On the summit we will hop back on our bikes for the legendary Mt Wellington Descent, enjoying the wind in our hair for 6km of downhill riding towards the city lights. After a final lunch and some goodbye hugs you will be dropped off the Hobart Grand Chancellor where the trip concludes. Accommodation is not included tonight but our team is a happy to assist with booking this in. Cycling distance: 6km.

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